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NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

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White House budget seeks to scrap 54 major NASA science missions

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Is this the year the U.S. finally lands a robotic rover on the moon?

fromwww.theguardian.com

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Out of orbit: Nasa's Artemis II faces toilet trouble

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fromYoga Journal

Yoga is "More Fun" in Space, Says the First Woman to Go on a Moon Mission

Astronauts aboard Artemis II engage in recreational activities like yoga to maintain well-being during their mission.

3 weeks ago

NASA unveils ambitious new moon base plans

NASA plans to establish a permanent moon base by 2036, focusing on human exploration and lunar resource utilization.

NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

NASA faces potential budget cuts amid the Artemis II mission, raising concerns about future stability and career prospects for scientists and engineers.

White House budget seeks to scrap 54 major NASA science missions

54 NASA missions may be endangered due to a proposed 46% budget cut for the fiscal year 2027.

Is this the year the U.S. finally lands a robotic rover on the moon?

The U.S. has never successfully deployed a robotic rover on the moon, unlike other nations that have achieved this milestone.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Out of orbit: Nasa's Artemis II faces toilet trouble

The Orion spacecraft's toilet malfunction was quickly resolved, showcasing advancements in deep space toilet technology for the Artemis II mission.

Yoga

fromYoga Journal

Yoga is "More Fun" in Space, Says the First Woman to Go on a Moon Mission

Astronauts aboard Artemis II engage in recreational activities like yoga to maintain well-being during their mission.

3 weeks ago

NASA unveils ambitious new moon base plans

NASA plans to establish a permanent moon base by 2036, focusing on human exploration and lunar resource utilization.

Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon

Artemis II astronauts observed flashes from meteorite impacts on the moon during a flyby, highlighting the risks of lunar exploration.

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fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com

Lund's Mimir Space aims to be "The Boldest Venture to Emerge from Europe in decades"

Mimir Space Technologies is raising €5 million+ to develop low-latency AI for space missions, enhancing satellite decision-making and reducing ground control reliance.

6 months ago

NASA's JPL to lay off 550 employees in move to create leaner' workforce

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced on Monday, Oct. 13, it will be laying off 550 employees as part of its continued streamlining and restructuring plan, officials said. The layoffs are not related to the government shutdown, said JPL Director Dave Gallagher in a brief message on the website of the federal research and space agency located near Pasadena. Gallagher wrote on the website that the agency is undergoing a realignment of its workforce, including a reduction in staff.

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fromMail Online

8 months ago

NASA astronaut reveals exactly how much they really get PAID

Astronauts earn modest salaries compared to the risks and challenges of their profession.

fromFuturism

8 months ago

Bonkers NASA Mission Aims to Drop Six Helicopters Onto Mars From Space

The concept, dubbed "Skyfall," builds on NASA's successful Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which achieved powered flight on another planet in 2021.

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Tech industry

8 months ago

Building the Apollo Soyuz Test Project out of LEGO bricks

Lego bricks are being used to recreate the Apollo Soyuz Test Project, enhancing representation of historical space missions.